NFL Week 9 Fantasy Football: Start or Sit Advice for Every Game

Week 9 NFL Game Overviews

• 📈 Five games have an over-under of 50 or higher, indicating a week with many high-scoring potential matchups.
• 🎯 This week features many must-start players and several players who could be considered "maybe starts", offering opportunities for teams needing lineup help.

Key Player Matchups and Advice

• ❓ Quinton Johnston is favored over D.K. Metcalf due to perceived offensive and defensive matchups, despite Johnston's recent target share concerns.
• 🏈 In the Las Vegas at Jacksonville game, Travis Etienne Jr. and Jamycal Hasty are considered strong starts due to the running back position's state, while other players are seen as "shoulder shrugs."
• 🌟 Nico Collins is highlighted as the favorite player overall in the Denver at Houston game, despite concerns about Houston's offense and CJ Stroud facing a strong pass rush.
• 🎯 Drake London is a strong start if he plays in the Atlanta at New England game, but other wide receivers in that matchup are less trustworthy due to offensive inconsistency.
• 🏃 Kareem Hunt is on the edge of being a start, with his usage split and the Bills' strong defense against pass-catching running backs being key considerations.
• ❓ Rico Dowdle is a low-end starter at best, facing a tough matchup and uncertainty about the backfield split with Chuba Hubbard.
• 🏈 Jordan Addison and David Montgomery are discussed as flex options in the Minnesota at Detroit game, with format (PPR vs. non-PPR) influencing the decision.
• 🎯 Deebo Samuel is considered a low-end WR2/high-end WR3, especially if Terry McLaurin is out and Brock Purdy is under center for the 49ers.
• 🎯 Kyle Pitts is a number one tight end this week, benefiting from the absence of Drake London and the passing game dynamics with Kirk Cousins.
• 🎯 Chris Olave is a must-start, especially in full and half PPR formats, due to consistent high target numbers even with Derek Carr returning.

Player Rankings and Considerations

• 🥇 Zonovan Knight is ranked number one among Zonovan Knight, George Pickens, and Marvin Harrison Jr. in all categories.
• 🏈 Marvin Harrison Jr.'s ranking is influenced by his quarterback, with a slight boost if it's C.J. Stroud based on recent performance.
• ❓ Brock Bowers is ranked ahead of Brock Mowers in some fantasy considerations.
• 🎯 C.J. Stroud is a player to watch, with his performance potentially impacting other fantasy options.